Would it be possible to do a tummy tuck on a person with a large horizontal scar? (photos)

April 11, 2018
Asked By:waynesgirl in Springfield, OH

I have lost a lot of weight and have a lot of excess skin. I am indigent since going through cancer treatments and I have lymphadema in my left arm. Is there anyone who can help me please!

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April 15, 2018

Answer: FDL

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCSSpecialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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April 15, 2018

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April 12, 2018

Answer: Yes, If healthy and medically cleared for surgery

Itzhak Nir, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Yes, If healthy and medically cleared for surgery

Itzhak Nir, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck

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April 12, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Vertical scar on abdomen and tummy tuck

Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Vertical scar on abdomen and tummy tuck

Kurtis Martin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Previous scars and tummy tucks

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 12, 2018

Answer: Previous scars and tummy tucks

Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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